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Members
Why become a member?
We’re a membership-based professional association committed to ensuring positive outcomes for cross-border learners (international students, new settlers and refugee-background learners). By joining the International Education Association (ISANA NZ) community, you’ll unlock:
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Full access to our extensive, evidence-based Toolkit
Over 40 pages are available to members, one-third are public access. These practical resources and tools were developed in collaboration with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) to assist practitioners in supporting international learner wellbeing.
A community that shares passion, advocacy, and professional growth in international education
ISANA NZ is the only professional body in Aotearoa representing the entire international education sector. Our community consists of over 180 individual and institutional members from schools, universities, polytechnics, and Private Training Establishments throughout New Zealand.
Opportunities for collaboration and sector leadership
The association appoints ISANA Fellows to recognise the training, expertise and leadership of an individual who champions the tailored support of cross-border learners.
Discounted event pricing on regional symposiums and sector forums
Our in-person events facilitate cross-sector connection and knowledge-sharing, enhancing your organisation’s international education program and further developing your own professional practice.
Free access to our Accommodation eLearning micro-modules (incl. support for homestay hosts)
Upon successful completion of these modules, you will receive a digital badge that can be shared with a school, education provider, or colleagues as evidence of formal training.
Discounted rates for ISANA NZ signature products
ISANA NZ training is distinguished by evidence-based content, independent critique, and specialised tools that support intercultural competencies for cross-border learners. See some of our signature offerings here: SAIL, CRISP, TIP, Code Symposiums and the International Education Research Forum.
Invitations to attend informal regional catch-ups with like-minded practitioners in the international education industry
Our Regional Happy Hours are low-key gatherings that offer the opportunity to meet other international education practitioners, ISANA NZ members or kindred spirits and swap notes, chew the fat, and develop a collegial network. These events are hosted by ISANA NZ members across the motu.
Annual membership options & pricing
Institutional membership (up to 10 people) – $2,000 per year
For any education provider to nominate ten staff as ISANA Members. If a nominated member leaves, another person can be nominated to take their place (limited to one transfer per member). Additional members can be added at any time for $150 per person.
Institutional membership (up to 5 people) – $1,000 per year
For schools, small-to-medium sized education providers or programme/department/faculty in a large institution who would like to nominate five staff as ISANA Members. If a nominated member leaves, another person can be nominated to take their place (limited to one transfer per member). Additional members can be added at any time for $150 per person.
Associate organisation (up to 5 staff) - $750 per year
Associate organisation membership is relevant for onshore and offshore agencies as well as government agencies. This membership category confers the majority of benefits but not voting rights.
Individual membership – $350
For international education specialists across the sector who want to learn, grow and progress their careers.
Individual Associate membership - $245
Associate members include onshore and offshore agents, former practitioners with a continuing interest in the sector, leaders in allied associations, and government agency officials. This membership category confers the majority of benefits but not voting rights. It allows for a more diverse membership participation.
Student membership - $100
ISANA NZ supports cross-border learners in connecting with New Zealand's life, culture, and people.
* Note that Associate, Individual, and Student memberships are non-transferable.
All annual membership pricing is GST inclusive.
How your support helps
For the first time in the short history of Aotearoa’s international education sector, no generic industry funding is available to support supply-side services. Canada’s and Australia’s post-pandemic industries hit the speed wobbles, and jurisdictions in both countries moved to cap international student numbers. The sector in Aotearoa is at a critical juncture. By ‘mucking in’ together, we are better equipped to serve the unique adjustment needs of all cross-border learners.
Your membership helps sustain a strong, informed, and connected professional community dedicated to international learner success, the availability of specialised professional development, and independent advocacy for cross-border learners.
We look forward to welcoming you (and your institution) into ISANA NZ’s community of practice.
Member feedback
Trusted by schools, universities, and training providers across NZ.
academyEX
"ISANA’s workshops have been invaluable in supporting our learners to develop intercultural skills and become confident leaders and facilitators of interculturality. Their student-led, inclusive approach has helped us create meaningful and sustainable connections between domestic and international students. We deeply value ISANA’s partnership, which continues to help academyEX grow and adapt to meet our learners’ evolving needs."
Tayla Ammunson, Pou Āwhina Student Support Manager, academyEX
For more information, please email admin@isana.nz or chris.beard@isana.nz.
